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  This article focuses on summarizing the regulatory developments related to food within China and internationally in July 2024, with an emphasis on updates in regulations concerning new food ingredients, food additives, feed additives and special foods.   China Food Regulatory Updates   1. Food Ingredients   On July 16, 2024, China's National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) released a public consultation on the new food ingredient Camellia petelotii Culture. The deadline for feedback is August 15, 2024.   Compared to the same period last year, the number of new food ingredient applications in the first half of 2024 has increased,

  China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates   | New Cosmetics Ingredients (NCI)   In July 2024, 9 new cosmetic ingredients were filed with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). They include:   Ingredient Name in CN Filing No. Filer in CN 无柄灵芝菌丝体发酵产物滤液 20240047 水羊生物 亚异丙基甘油 20240048 索尔维（上海） 鸢尾苷元 20240049 上海澄穆 紫檀芪 20240050 柏瑞医药 苦参碱水杨酸盐 20240051 敷尔佳 10-羟基-2-癸烯酸 20240052  福瑞达 金线莲（ANOECTOCHILUS ROXBURGHII）提取物 20240053 远想生物 梁王茶（METAPANAX DELAVAYI）提取物 20240054 贝泰妮 乳酸杆菌/小粒咖啡（COFFEA ARABICA）籽发酵产物滤液 20240055 护家科技   The technical requirements for the 9 new cosmetic ingredients mentioned above have not been disclosed, and they have not yet entered the monitoring period.   Additionally, by the first half of 2024, 46

On August 6, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China issued the "Announcement on Soliciting Suggestions for the Catalogue of Health Functions Allowed to Be Claimed by Health Food". This aims to fully utilize the research advantages of social resources, encourage and guide individuals, enterprises, research institutions, and social organizations to participate in the evaluation of the development of new health functions for health food, and promote the supply of high-quality product research and development.     The annex of the "Announcement" provided detailed information on the submission of suggestions for new health functions of health food and

        On July 19, 2024, China State Administration for Market Regulation promulgated three Registration Guidelines for foods for special medical purpose (FSMP), specifically targeting electrolyte formula foods, carbohydrate component formula foods and protein component formula foods. These guidelines aim to streamline the registration process of these three kinds of FSMP products from the perspectives of documents submission and on-site inspection. Subsequently, on July 21, 2024, China SAMR issued a notice providing interpretative guidance to accompany these Guidelines.   These Guidelines are formulated under the Administrative Measures for Registration of Foods for Special Medical Purpose and relevant regulations, aiming to reduce the cost

  In China, a new food ingredient refers to any food ingredient or substance that has not been previously used or approved for use in food products within the country. To ensure safety and compliance, new food ingredients must undergo a rigorous evaluation and approval process before they can be used in food products.   ZMUni Compliance Center has compiled an overview of the acceptance and approval of new food ingredients in China for the first half of 2024 for your reference.   | Approved Ingredients   As of June 30, 2024, China NHC has issued one announcement (No. 2 of 2024)

  On July 8, 2024, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced the full implementation of electronic submission for cosmetics (including toothpaste) and new cosmetic ingredient (NCI) registration and notification materials. This measure will be officially implemented starting September 1, 2024, with a transition period provided to ensure it does not disrupt companies currently applying for registration and notification.   The electronic submission requirements will improve the cosmetics and NCI registration and notification process. Companies will no longer need to mail paper documents, as the process can be handled electronically. This change will reduce the effort companies must exert and lower

       On July 8, 2024, the China National Institute for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released four technical guidelines aimed at enhancing cosmetic safety assessments. These guidelines include:   1. Technical Guidelines for Cosmetic Stability Assessment 2. Technical Guidelines for Preservative Effectiveness Testing of Cosmetics 3. Technical Guidelines for Compatibility Assessment of Cosmetic Packaging Materials 4. Technical Guidelines for Application of Skin Sensitization Integrated Testing and Assessment Strategies   In conjunction with these guidelines, the NIFDC also released four corresponding Q&A documents to provide further clarity. The goal of these publications is to guide the industry in improving its cosmetic safety assessment

  China Food Regulatory Updates   On June 7, 2024, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued the Work Specifications for the List of Non-Edible Substances That May Be Added to Food, aiming to ensure the necessity, scientific validity, and feasibility of the list of non-edible substances allowed for food additives by: a) establishing an expert committee; b) regulating the procedures for collecting and reviewing suggestions on additions or revisions to the list. This is intended to standardize food safety management.   On June 14, 2024, the National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued a public consultation on the new food ingredient